The Graduate School of Life Sciences at Tohoku University is recruiting for the following position.

Position

Job Description

The Graduate School of Life Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to become part of an international research team studying ecohydraulic processes in a forested experimental watershed in Japan. The successful candidate will lead research that integrates high-resolution topographic river surveys, two-dimensional hydrodynamics, and aquatic habitat ecology, with the goal of improving scientific understanding of how flow patterns shape ecological function in stream riparian ecosystems.

The position centers on 2D hydraulic modelling as well as morphodynamic modelling with opportunities to work with tools such as HEC-RAS 2D, the iRIC suite, SRH-2D, BASEMENT, or comparable modelling programs. The selected researcher will work closely with Dr. Hiromi Uno (Tohoku University) and be co-advised by Dr. Danny White (Colorado State University), providing a unique interdisciplinary and international mentorship experience. The position is an excellent fit for candidates excited about ecohydraulics, fluvial geomorphology, habitat suitability modelling, and physically based approaches to river research.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply 2D hydrodynamic models as well as morphodynamic modling to quantify depth, velocity, and associated habitat conditions in an experimental forest catchment
• Integrate hydraulic results with ecological observations to evaluate aquatic and riparian habitat suitability
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of hydraulic engineers, ecologists, and geomorphologists
• Participate in field data collection
• Present research through manuscripts, conferences, and collaborative scientific meetings

For further details, including how to apply, please see here.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in ecohydraulics, river engineering, hydrology, geomorphology, ecology, environmental science, or another relevant field
• Experience in 2D hydraulic modelling, using tools such as HEC-RAS 2D, iRIC, SRH-2D, BASEMENT, or similar software
• Experience or willingness to engage in research involving riparian or aquatic or aquatic organisms, habitat suitability, or ecohydraulic applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with laboratory members and collaborators to accomplish tasks co-operatively in an international, bilingual lab where members communicate in English and Japanese

How to Apply

Application Materials:

Please compile all the documents below into a single pdf file for submission.

1. Curriculum Vitae (using the following template: CV)
2. List of Achievements (separated into 虎扑电竞, Education, and Social Contributions)
3. Summary of Past 虎扑电竞 and Future Aspirations (two A4 pages, figures permitted)
4. PDFs of up to three major original research papers
5. Names and contact information of two references who can provide information about the applicant

Please use the email subject line: "Watershed Ecology Lab Open Position_[Your Name]". If you do not receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 3 days, please send a follow-up message by email or phone. Applications may close once a suitable candidate is found. Applicants will undergo document screening; interviews will be conducted with selected candidates.

Submission and Inquiry 虎扑电竞:

Dr. Hiromi Uno

Watershed Ecology Lab, Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University
Email: hiromi.uno.c5tohoku.ac.jp
Phone: 022-795-6681

Dr. Daniel C. White

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University Email: danny.whitecolostate.edu

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026, at 5pm JST

About the Graduate School

Life Science focuses on questions about living things all around us. How can we prevent the rapid loss of biodiversity? What can be done about our aging population? What must we do to understand the inner workings of our bodies and minds at a molecular level? The research and education efforts of the Graduate School of Life Sciences aims to answer questions like these that can deeply affect our everyday lives. The graduate school has three majors: Integrative Life Sciences, Ecological Adaptability Life Sciences, and Molecular and Chemical Life Science. Through cross-border and cross-discipline collaborations, researchers in each major will become global leaders with varied and rich research experience.